Urolift

[Butterscone]

Has anyone had the Urolift procedure for BPH? If so, what was the outcome?

[fredwgarfield]

I’m curious too.

[PSAed]

Me Too!

[LondonB]

yes, no side effects. Was easy. Dr Barber at the London clinic in December. Waterworks working well, no longer retaining urine in bladder. Just a couple days of a small amount of discomfort but no big deal at all.

[Butterscone in reply to LondonB]

Thanks for your reply. Please may I ask you a couple of questions? In my case it is being recommended because I do not empty my bladder when I urinate and so I constantly need the loo. After your op, what improvements gave you experienced? Also, how long ago did you have the procedure?

Many thanks.

[LondonB in reply to Butterscone]

Dec 2022. Feb 2023 had scan of bladder and no retention. No need to frequently urinate etc. no dripping post procedure either

Worth a shot vs the old fashion TURP that can cause ED and/or reverse ejaculation

I would do it, even if it fails you at least tried the least invasive procedure first

[FerdyOne]

I had the procedure in June 2021. No change to symptoms at all apart from near 'urgency incontinence'. A recent cystoscopy revealed that one end of one of the four implants used was in my bladder (rare occurrence) which has started to 'crust' and a stone has formed which will need removal. The consultant who 'consented' me was not the person that carried out the procedure. (I have been advised that the misplaced implant could be the reason that I have no improvement.) Now looking at Rezum to see if that will help.

[Butterscone in reply to FerdyOne]

FerdyOneThanks for your reply. That's food for thought.

Best Wishes

[dixiedad in reply to FerdyOne]

Also looking for a malpractice lawyer?

[FerdyOne]

I had Urolift in June '21. Made no difference. A CT scan earlier this year showed a stone in my bladder caused by one end of one of the implants lodged in my bladder and crusted because of contact with urine. Unsure as to whether it has migrated there or was incorrectly implanted in 2021. Caused blood in my urine and recent terrible UTI, needing a two week course of two antibiotics to shift. Awaiting a procedure to remove the rogue implant and demolish the stone by laser. A side effect of Urolift has been poor ejaculation, followed by passing blood with urine within 12/24 hours. Two GPs at my surgery have told me that they know of other patients for whom Urolift has not worked.

[Butterscone in reply to FerdyOne]

FerdyOne, Im really sorry to hear about your experience. I hope you have your procedure soon. Do you have any thoughs on why Urolift didnt work for you?

[FerdyOne]

None at all I'm afraid. Tempted to google why Urolift sometimes fails...

[MrGC314]

I was referred to a urologist for BPH. He has suggested Urolift although I am reluctant to have that particular procedure. At 74 years old, my issues were about the same as everyone else except I could get a good flow once out of bed and moving around in the morning prior to my first urination. I have had several UTI's, a few run-ins with prostatitis and some ED. I'm guessing there's more success stories with urolift than failures? Any advice anyone can share that has had the procedure or decided not to have the procedure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.